Clan Gordon, also known as the House of Gordon, is a Scottish clan. The chief of the clan was the powerful Earl of Huntly, and now also the Marquess of Huntly.

In 1513, during the Anglo-Scottish Wars, the Clan Gordon led by Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly fought at the Battle of Flodden.

In 1526 the title of Earl of Sutherland and chieftenship of the Clan Sutherland passed by right of marriage to Adam Gordon who was a younger son of George Gordon, 2nd Earl of Huntly.

Later during the Anglo-Scottish Wars, George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly defeated an English army at the Battle of Haddon Rig in 1542 but the Gordons were later part of the Scottish army which was defeated at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh in 1547.

The Gordons fought on both sides during both the Jacobite rising of 1715 and the Jacobite rising of 1745. In 1715 the fighting force of the Clan Gordon is given by General George Wade as 1000 Claymores. The second Duke of Gordon followed the Jacobites in 1715 and fought at the Battle of Sheriffmuir.

Jacobite rising of 1745 – Cosmo Gordon, 3rd Duke of Gordon supported the British government during the rising of 1745. However, his brother, Lord Lewis Gordon, raised two Jacobite regiments against the Hanoverians. The Gordon Jacobites fought at the Battle of Inverurie (1745), the Battle of Falkirk (1746) and the Battle of Culloden (1746).

British Army Regiments – Two regiments named the “Gordon Highlanders” have been raised from the Clan Gordon. The first was the “81st” formed in 1777 by the Hon. Colonel William Gordon, son of the Earl of Aberdeen and was disbanded in 1783. The second was the “92nd” raised by Alexander the 4th Duke of Gordon in 1794.

1930’s Scottish Full Mask Otter Vintage Sporran – Wonderful vintage Scottish otter fur sporran with glass eyes. Head lifts up to show pouch. In good used antique condition.

Size Approx. 9.75″ = 25cm high

£450.00

Due to the fact the otter is rightly a protect species we will only sell this to UK clients and will not export. Plesae email us regarding purchase Contact Us

No strap included with the sporran, although we can supply a modern strap if required.

Scotland is a European stronghold for the otter, a species of the land, river and sea. The otter (Lutra lutra) was lost from most of England and Wales between the 1950s and the 1970s because of pesticide pollution of waterways. But it survived in Scotland’s cleanest bodies of water in the north and west.

Today, the species is flourishing across Scotland, and recovering well across the UK as waterways are cleaned up. The Scottish popultaion is estimated to be around 8000 otters.

1950’s Vintage Scottish Wild Cat Full Mask Sporran – Original vintage 1950’s Scottish Wildcat sporran. With lift up head to open the pouch and glass eyes. Some very minor fur wear, but in good used vintage condition. A rare find.

Due to the fact this is a rare CITES species we can only sell to UK clients

£775 UK purchase only

Far back in the history of Scotland, the earliest settlers told legends about wildcats so fierce they bested human champions, and worshipped them as forest spirits. Centuries later, clans formed together under the image of the wildcat and fought wars for the independence of the land. Today, as few as 100 remain in the wild, and the extinction of Britain’s last large mammal predator could come within the next few years. For more details on Scottish Wildcat Conservation you may like to look at www.scottishwildcats.co.uk

We have offer a range of Scottish sporrans and much loved pre owned sporrans to complete your outfit or add to your collection. The stock range is ever changing with fine vintage sporrans from the 18th – 20th centuries. From original antique Jacobite sporrans from the 45 to Victorian and Edwardian sporrans.

Period style classic wool worsted garter Easy hose garter flashes to coordinate with your socks. Supplied with an elastic easy kilt garter for easy wear but based on period self tied version as worn by Pipe Major John MacDonald whilst serving in the Crimean War in 1854. 100% hand stitched and hand made for that correct period look required by re-enactors and traditionalists.

This Worsted Herringbone tape has a herringbone design which is a 1 ½ V across the tape that is manufactured in the UK to UK military standards. Correct period look required by re-enactors and traditionalists.

A nice example with good age – Possible original or perhaps a Fox & Company an early restrike circa early 1900’s – Came from a large military badge collection compiled in London in the 1960’s. The little known company called Fox & Company that originated in Southsea, Hampshire, England, in the early 1900’s. Even to this day not that much is known about the company. Somehow they had acquired the majority of the original sets of dies for the then obsolete glengarry cap badges which had been worn by the British Army during the period 1874 -1881. Great for display as part of a collection or re enactors.

The Gordon Highlanders regiment was formed on 1 July 1881 instigated under the Childers Reforms. The new two-battalion regiment was formed out of the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot—which became the 1st Battalion of the new regiment—and the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, which became the 2nd Battalion.

The Gordon Highlanders was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed for 113 years, from 1881 until 1994, when it was amalgamated with the Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) to form the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons).

We have offer a range of vintage, antique and collectible Scottish regimental glengarry badges, regimental officers kilt pins, plaid brooches, belt buckles and regimental sporran cantles. This range of ever changing stock make wonderful additions to any collection of Scottish military badges and insignia.

A nice example with good age – Possible original or perhaps a Fox & Company an early restrike circa early 1900’s – Came from a large military badge collection compiled in London in the 1960’s. The little known company called Fox & Company that originated in Southsea, Hampshire, England, in the early 1900’s. Even to this day not that much is known about the company. Somehow they had acquired the majority of the original sets of dies for the then obsolete glengarry cap badges which had been worn by the British Army during the period 1874 -1881. Great for display as part of a collection or re enactors.

East – West copper lugs.

The Gordon Highlanders regiment was formed on 1 July 1881 instigated under the Childers Reforms. The new two-battalion regiment was formed out of the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot—which became the 1st Battalion of the new regiment—and the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, which became the 2nd Battalion.

The Gordon Highlanders was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed for 113 years, from 1881 until 1994, when it was amalgamated with the Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) to form the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons).

We have offer a range of vintage, antique and collectible Scottish regimental glengarry badges, regimental officers kilt pins, plaid brooches, belt buckles and regimental sporran cantles. This range of ever changing stock make wonderful additions to any collection of Scottish military badges and insignia.

Fully fashioned point linked diced hose with back seam. Made in 3 ply merino wool and acrylic blend for comfort and strength and machine washable. Fully reinforced through the foot area.

We offer a fine range of tartan, argyle, plaid, diced kilt hose. The Scot Range is a range of classic tartan and military diced kilt hose made in five colour selections that match with many tartans. The diced full hose and hose top range also offers the military pattern hose as supplied to the Highland regiments.

The Scot range tartan and diced kilt hoseThe Scot range of tartan and diced kilt hose in a range of colours that match many tartans and as worn by Highland regiment officers and military pipers. Made in a range of standard shoe sizes as list in the chart below. Made in 3 ply merino wool and acrylic blend for comfort and strength and machine washable. Fully reinforced through the foot area.

Period style classic wool worsted garter Easy hose garter flashes to coordinate with your socks. Supplied with an elastic easy kilt garter for easy wear but based on period self tied version. Supplied as a pair. 100% hand stitched and hand made for that correct period look required by re enactors and traditionalists.

In hallmarked sterling silver with stone set hilt. Hand made by the regimental silversmith and hallmarked Edinburgh. As worn by the officers of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

Made to order. Hand made to order approx 3-4 weeks.

Please email if you require for a certain date to check time from order.

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed from 1881 until amalgamation into the Royal Regiment of Scotland in March 2006.

The regiment was created under the Childers Reforms in 1881, as the Princess Louise’s (Sutherland and Argyll Highlanders), by the amalgamation of the 91st (Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot and 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, amended the following year to reverse the order of the “Argyll” and “Sutherland” sub-titles.

Our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean dubh’s and dirks made by the Regimental silversmith and Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh and our regimental silversmith in Scotland. We can engrave many of these skean dubhs for presentation gifts. Many of these skean dubhs complement the silver buckles, kilt pins and Scottish silver buttons we have available from our highland jewellery page.

Classic Atholl Bonnet as worn by Willie Duff Atholl man in the Victorian photographs and watercolours

Slightly higher at the front than the back of the bonnet. Dark navy crown, red torrie – Red, white and green dice. Four back ribbons ( two large and two small ) finishing in a back rosette knot. Internal inside leather insert if you wish to add a hackle.

100% made in Scotland since 1845.

Made to order approx. 4 weeks from order.

How do you measure your Head Size?

All our sizes are listed UK hat sizes

Put measuring tape around your head, just above your eyebrows. Measurements can be in cms or inches – refer to the table below ( US customers please check your sizes on our chart as US sizes may vary compared to the UK size charts )

The Atholl Highlanders is a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment. The regiment is not part of the British Army but is in the private employ of the Duke of Atholl, and based in Blair Atholl

The regiment was originally raised in Perthshire by John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl as the 77th Regiment of Foot (or Atholl Highlanders, or Murray’s Highlanders) in December 1777.

More than 50 years later, in 1839, George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl, as Lord Glenlyon, resurrected the regiment as a bodyguard which he took to the Eglinton Tournament at Eglinton Castle, Ayrshire. Three years later, in 1842, the regiment escorted Queen Victoria during her tour of Perthshire and, in 1844, when the Queen stayed as a guest of the Duke at Blair Castle, the regiment mounted the guard for the entire duration of her stay. In recognition of the service that the regiment provided during her two visits, the Queen announced that she would present the Atholl Highlanders with colours, thus giving the regiment official status.

Hand made by the regimental silversmith, with solid silver mounts and ‘ Wild man of Atholl ” badge mounted on a hand carved hilt. Classic pin top, top mount

Made to order approx 4 weeks

The Atholl Highlanders is a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment. The regiment is not part of the British Army but under the command of the Duke of Atholl, and based in Blair Atholl.

Made to order approx 4 weeks

The Atholl Highlanders is a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment. The regiment is not part of the British Army but under the command of the Duke of Atholl, and based in Blair Atholl.

The regiment was raised in Perthshire by John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl as the 77th Regiment of Foot (or Atholl Highlanders, or Murray’s Highlanders) in December 1777. The regiment was formed as a relief for other regiments serving in North America, and spent most of its existence in Ireland.

More than 50 years later, in 1839, George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl, as Lord Glenlyon, re formed the regimentas a bodyguard which he took to the Eglinton Tournament at Eglinton Castle, Ayrshire. Three years later, in 1842, the regiment escorted Queen Victoria during her tour of Perthshire and, in 1844, when the Queen stayed as a guest of the Duke at Blair Castle, the regiment mounted the guard for the entire duration of her stay. In recognition of the service that the regiment provided during her two visits, the Queen announced that she would present the Atholl Highlanders with colours, thus giving the regiment official status. The regiment’s first stand of colours was presented by Lady Glenlyon on behalf of the Queen in 1845.

Our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean dubh’s and dirks made by the Regimental silversmith and Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh and our regimental silversmith in Scotland. We can engrave many of these skean dubhs for presentation gifts. Many of these skean dubhs complement the silver buckles, kilt pins and Scottish silver buttons we have available from our highland jewellery page.

We design bespoke sporrans for clients using new and vintage sporran cantles. Our range of fine quality Scottish goat hair sporrans are hand made in Scotland.

Bespoke designed sporrans with a range of cantles and metal work and the goat hair body measures a perfectly respectable 14 – 16″ long. (This being the longest we can “stretch” the goat hair to!) To make this sporran as functional as possible, it has a very high quality leather back; and the large gusset sporran pocket, which is lined in chamois leather.

With hand engraved Celtic design silver cantle with crest engraving and tassel caps. Goat hair sporran with bespoke engraved cantles made in the Hamilton & Inches workshops. We design all the sporrans to order with a range of tassel and colour combinations

Made to order – We will confirm size on order and production time.

Please email us with your requirements

£P.O.A

Bespoke Sporran Design

We also offer a complete design and make service for sporrans and if you have a sporran you would like made as a special design please contact us. We would love to hear from you. We can incorporate a vintage cantle you may own or offer a range of new and vintage cantles.

All the skins used for making our sporrans are ethically sourced, and are vintage remodelled skins and masks, road kill, or have died a natural death. Any protected species will have the required license number stamped in to the back of the sporran.

Our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean dubh’s and dirks made by the Regimental silversmith and Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh and our regimental silversmith in Scotland. We can engrave many of these skean dubhs for presentation gifts. Many of these skean dubhs complement the silver buckles, kilt pins and Scottish silver buttons we have available from our highland jewellery page.

In hallmarked sterling silver and over plated with gold. Hand made by the royal silversmith Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh. As worn by the officers of the Black Watch Royal Highlanders. Hand made to order. Please email if you require for a certain date to check time from order.

Made to order

Our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean dubh’s and dirks made by the Regimental silversmith and Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh and our regimental silversmith in Scotland. We can engrave many of these skean dubhs for presentation gifts. Many of these skean dubhs complement the silver buckles, kilt pins and Scottish silver buttons we have available from our highland jewellery page.

Our range of fine quality Scottish regimental hair sporrans are hand made in Scotland. As supplied to the Highland Regiments

The price includes a standard strap.

Made to order – Approx 6 weeks as the cantles have to be made to order – Please check on timing if needed for a certain date.

We have offer a range of Scottish sporrans and much loved pre owned sporrans to complete your outfit or add to your collection. The stock range is ever changing with fine vintage sporrans from the 18th – 20th centuries. From original antique Jacobite sporrans from the 45 to Victorian and Edwardian sporrans.

As worn by the Highland regiment in midnight blue wool with red toorie.
100% made in Scotland since 1845.

Made to order approx. 3 weeks from order.

How do you measure your Head Size?

All our sizes are listed UK hat sizes

Put measuring tape around your head, just above your eyebrows. Measurements can be in cms or inches – refer to the table below ( US customers please check your sizes on our chart as US sizes may vary compared to the UK size charts )

Our regimental feather hackles and plumes are all made in the UK to Ministry of Defence standards. Perfect for your glengarry, Balmoral or Tam O Shanter. As supplied to the Highland regiments and British army and hand made using high quality feathers which comply with the rigorous Ministry of Defence requirements in the UK.

We can also offer bespoke regimental feather hackles. As supplied to pipe bands, re-enactors, film and theatre, why not email us with your requirements – Minimum quantity applies to special order pattern hackles.

Hand made by the regimental silversmith, with solid brass sphinx and thistle mounts and stone set with a real smoky quartz cairngorm.

Made to order 3-4 weeks

Our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean dubh’s and dirks made by the Regimental silversmith and Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh and our regimental silversmith in Scotland. We can engrave many of these skean dubhs for presentation gifts. Many of these skean dubhs complement the silver buckles, kilt pins and Scottish silver buttons we have available from our highland jewellery page.

White metal glengarry badge with two back lugs. St Andrew on the cross surrounded by a wreath of thistles – With lower scroll with the regimental CAMERON title

Used – Circa WW2 – 1950’s

Two good back lugs

The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders or 79th (The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders) Regiment of Foot was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1793. It amalgamated with the Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany’s) to form the Queen’s Own Highlanders in 1961.

Hand made by the regimental silversmith, with solid hallmarked sterling silver sphinx and thistle mounts and stone set with a real smoky quartz cairngorm. Hand crafted in Scotland.

Made to order approx 4 weeks

The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders or 79th (The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders) Regiment of Foot was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1793. It amalgamated with the Seaforth Highlanders ( Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany’s ) to form the Queen’s Own Highlanders in 1961.

Our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean dubh’s and dirks made by the Regimental silversmith and Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh and our regimental silversmith in Scotland. We can engrave many of these skean dubhs for presentation gifts. Many of these skean dubhs complement the silver buckles, kilt pins and Scottish silver buttons we have available from our highland jewellery page.

Put measuring tape around your head, just above your eyebrows. Measurements can be in cms or inches – refer to the table below ( US customers please check your sizes on our chart as US sizes may vary compared to the UK size charts )

We also offer a complete design and make service for sporrans and if you have a sporran you would like made as a special design please contact us. We would love to hear from you. We can incorporate a vintage cantle you may own or offer a range of new and vintage cantles.

All the skins used for making our sporrans are ethically sourced, and are vintage remodelled skins and masks, road kill, or have died a natural death. Any protected species will have the required license number stamped in to the back of the sporran.

We also offer a complete design and make service for sporrans and if you have a sporran you would like made as a special design please contact us. We would love to hear from you. We can incorporate a vintage cantle you may own or offer a range of new and vintage cantles.

All the skins used for making our sporrans are ethically sourced, and are vintage remodelled skins and masks, road kill, or have died a natural death. Any protected species will have the required license number stamped in to the back of the sporran.

Our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean dubh’s and dirks made by the Regimental silversmith and Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh and our regimental silversmith in Scotland. We can engrave many of these skean dubhs for presentation gifts. Many of these skean dubhs complement the silver buckles, kilt pins and Scottish silver buttons we have available from our highland jewellery page.

We also offer a complete design and make service for sporrans and if you have a sporran you would like made as a special design please contact us. We would love to hear from you. We can incorporate a vintage cantle you may own or offer a range of new and vintage cantles.

All the skins used for making our sporrans are ethically sourced, and are vintage remodelled skins and masks, road kill, or have died a natural death. Any protected species will have the required license number stamped in to the back of the sporran.

Diced Scottish balmoral hat with ribbon tails. With silk rosette and ribbon tails. 100% made in Scotland by Robert Mackie since 1845.

Crown approx 10 1/2″ = 26cm across depending on hat size.

All bonnets made to order approx. 7 days

How do you measure your Head Size?

All our sizes are listed UK hat sizes

Put measuring tape around your head, just above your eyebrows. Measurements can be in cms or inches – refer to the table below ( US customers please check your sizes on our chart as US sizes may vary compared to the UK size charts )

UK – EU cm – Inches

6 3/4 = 54cm = 21 1/4

6 7/8 = 55cm = 21 5/8

7 = 56cm = 22

7 1/8 = 57cm = 22 3/8

7 1/4 = 58cm = 22 3/4

7 3/8 = 59cm = 23 1/4

7 1/2 = 60cm = 23 5/8

7 5/8 = 61cm = 24

7 3/4 = 62cm = 24 3/8

7 7/8 = 63cm = 24 7/8

8 = 64cm = 25 1/4

Our classic quality wool Scottish Balmoral hats, 100% made in Scotland since 1845. As supplied to the Highland regiments and British army made in the finest wool, silk bands, ostrich feathers and silk ribbon tails. All hand finished by highly skilled and experienced tradesmen, using high quality materials which comply with the rigorous Ministry of Defence requirements in the UK.

With silk rosette and tied back ribbon. 100% made in Scotland by Robert Mackie since 1845.

Crown approx 10 1/2″ = 26cm across depending on hat size.

All hats made to order approx 7 days from ordering.

How do you measure your Head Size?

All our sizes are listed UK hat sizes

Put measuring tape around your head, just above your eyebrows. Measurements can be in cms or inches – refer to the table below ( US customers please check your sizes on our chart as US sizes may vary compared to the UK size charts )

UK – EU cm – Inches

6 3/4 = 54cm = 21 1/4

6 7/8 = 55cm = 21 5/8

7 = 56cm = 22

7 1/8 = 57cm = 22 3/8

7 1/4 = 58cm = 22 3/4

7 3/8 = 59cm = 23 1/4

7 1/2 = 60cm = 23 5/8

7 5/8 = 61cm = 24

7 3/4 = 62cm = 24 3/8

7 7/8 = 63cm = 24 7/8

8 = 64cm = 25 1/4

Our classic quality wool Scottish Balmoral hats, 100% made in Scotland since 1845. As supplied to the Highland regiments and British army made in the finest wool, silk bands, ostrich feathers and silk ribbon tails. All hand finished by highly skilled and experienced tradesmen, using high quality materials which comply with the rigorous Ministry of Defence requirements in the UK.

With silk rosette and ribbon tails. Variations of dicing include a standard self colour and white dice and regimental three colour dicing. 100% made in Scotland by Robert Mackie since 1845.

Made to order approx. 2 weeks.

How do you measure your Head Size?

All our sizes are listed UK hat sizes

Put measuring tape around your head, just above your eyebrows. Measurements can be in cms or inches – refer to the table below ( US customers please check your sizes on our chart as US sizes may vary compared to the UK size charts )

UK – EU cm – Inches

6 3/4 = 54cm = 21 1/4

6 7/8 = 55cm = 21 5/8

7 = 56cm = 22

7 1/8 = 57cm = 22 3/8

7 1/4 = 58cm = 22 3/4

7 3/8 = 59cm = 23 1/4

7 1/2 = 60cm = 23 5/8

7 5/8 = 61cm = 24

7 3/4 = 62cm = 24 3/8

7 7/8 = 63cm = 24 7/8

8 = 64cm = 25 1/4

Our classic quality wool Scottish Balmoral hats, 100% made in Scotland since 1845. As supplied to the Highland regiments and British army made in the finest wool, silk bands, ostrich feathers and silk ribbon tails. All hand finished by highly skilled and experienced tradesmen, using high quality materials which comply with the rigorous Ministry of Defence requirements in the UK.